YEARLY HIGH
0.4406 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.2790 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3661 BOB

2022 EGP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the EGP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 0.4406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1617 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4383 to the December average rate of 0.2804, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4406 was down 1.23% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4461, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,203 BOB
2021 Average 2,199 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 1,395 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 808.31 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4541
0.2646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BOB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.4009, compared to 0.3313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0702 BOB (High: 0.4401 / Low: 0.3699). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 BOB (High: 0.2815 / Low: 0.2790).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0702
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0613 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0613

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.4376) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4410), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-0.76%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.4376
2021 Avg (February) 0.4410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4396 0.4357 0.4383
February 0.4406 0.4333 0.4376
March 0.4401 0.3699 0.4151
April 0.3775 0.3695 0.3737
May 0.3772 0.3693 0.3729
June 0.3705 0.3655 0.3677
July 0.3657 0.3609 0.3639
August 0.3624 0.3578 0.3605
September 0.3596 0.3515 0.3563
October 0.3540 0.2858 0.3441
November 0.2867 0.2803 0.2828
December 0.2815 0.2790 0.2804